POBLANO STUFFED MEATLOAF

Poblano Stuffed Meatloaf image

Provided by Kelly

Categories Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 large poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 large chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (or Mexican cheese blend)
3 tablespoons adobo sauce

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F
Combine ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, egg, chipotle pepper, salt and black pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Divide beef mixture in half. Shape each half into 8 x 4-inch loaf. Place 1 loaf on rack in broiler pan. Arrange half of the poblano pepper strips lengthwise over loaf, leaving 1/4-inch border around edge. Sprinkle cheese over peppers; top with.
remaining peppers. Place remaining loaf on top; press edges of loaves together to seal, reshaping loaf if necessary.
Brush adobo sauce over top and sides of meatloaf.
Bake in 350°F oven 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until beef is not pink in center and juices show no pink color.
Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.9, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 120.7, Sodium 579.4, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 26.1